Chaoin
Chaoin, or An Chaoin in Irish, is a coastal locality and civil parish on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. It lies within the Gaeltacht, the Irish-speaking region, and forms part of the Dún Chaoin parish. The area sits along the Atlantic coast, featuring rugged cliffs and rural landscapes, and supports a small, largely Irish-speaking community.
History and culture are closely linked to the nearby Blasket Islands, whose inhabitants lived there until the
Economy in Chaoin combines fishing, farming, and tourism. Visitors are drawn to the coastal scenery, access
Notable associations include the Blasket Island writers linked to the broader Dún Chaoin area, such as Muiris